Receiver for KLF 20's

[rockhound]

I asked this over in the 2 channel area but not much luck, hoping there are more KLF owners over here that can help out.

I'm currently in the market for a set of KLF 20's or 30's. Why well just because I want a pair lol. Anyway these will be moved into the living room and will be used mostly for TV shows and movie watching with occasional music when the wife isn't around and I can crank them . I currently have a set of Hii's with a SVS PB10 sub. My question is what receiver would be a good fit with the KLF's? I will need 4 HDMI inputs, budget of 400.00 and I only plan on having a 5.1 surround system.

[Fotog]

I use a Yahama RX-V663. Not sure what the current models are as I am not looking to change. Seem to remember it being in the 4-500 dollar range when I bought it a couple of years ago. It has either 3 or 4 HDMI connection ports. It is 7.1 compatible but I ran mine in 5.1 until I bought my second KLF-C7 to use as a lone rear.

If you plan to use your KLF-20's/30's as mains then I strongly recommend a KLF-C7 as a center channel. Some say it is one of the best center channels Klipsch made.

[rockhound]

Thanks for the info I'll look that receiver up. I pulled the trigger and bought a set from a fellow forum member. So far I love them I will look at adding the C7 in the future.

[mustang guy]

The 30's are capable of 200 watts continuous. You might want to go pre/pro with the Emotiva UMC-1 and the XPA-5.

[elitedemo]

The 30's are capable of 200 watts continuous. You might want to go pre/pro with the Emotiva UMC-1 and the XPA-5.

if stuck on a avr i'd look at a marantz 5005/6005 but would second the suggestion of a umc and xpa, the klf's will love you long time for it

[rockhound]

I wouldn't mind going separates however my current TV doesn't have enough HDMI outputs (2) I really need 4. This is why I was thinking of going the AVR route for the time being. I have some time as my wife has really gotten used to the forte's II's in the living room so I have the KLF 20's hooked up in my room with the peach and MC 2105.

[rockhound]

The 30's are capable of 200 watts continuous. You might want to go pre/pro with the Emotiva UMC-1 and the XPA-5.

My bad I just read up on the UMC-1 and it seems as tho it will fullfill my need for HDMI inputs. I dont know anything about emotiva nor do I understand what the real function of the UMC is to me it seems to be a AVR but I'm not sure?

[Youthman]

I dont know anything about emotiva nor do I understand what the real function of the UMC is to me it seems to be a AVR but I'm not sure?

The UMC-1 is a Pre/Pro (Preamp + Processor). It does not have an internal amp to power your speakers.

[rockhound]

I dont know anything about emotiva nor do I understand what the real function of the UMC is to me it seems to be a AVR but I'm not sure?

The UMC-1 is a Pre/Pro (Preamp + Processor). It does not have an internal amp to power your speakers.

Ok I get that. also I was reading up on your initial thread on the UMC. Wondering did you ever get the thing tweaked for HT like you wanted? I'm new to the HT scene so my learning curve for the UMC would be steep to say the least when that time comes as for right now I only have 2 channel. I'm really at a loss for what to do. There is a decent deal on a Pioneer Sc-35 in the garage sale section but dont know what sacrifices I would be making by going that route over the separates route.